Ambulance Service

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Questions (273, 274)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

273. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health to address an issue regarding emergency calls for an ambulance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44608/26]

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Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

274. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health the reason the NAS is not hiring EMT's in Kerry; if more resources or incentives be given to the private ambulance sector; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44609/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Health

I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 274 together.

As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.